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Ibrahimovic rant to be investigated

Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic's criticism of referee Lionel Jaffredo will be investigated by the LFP.

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Written ByPeter Thompson

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic could be in hot water after the Ligue de
Football Professionnel (LFP) revealed is is to investigate his
foul-mouthed rant following Paris Saint-Germain's defeat at
Bordeaux on Sunday.

The Sweden striker hit the headlines once again when he was
caught on camera cursing the performance of referee Lionel Jaffredo
in PSG's 3-2 Ligue 1 loss, which dealt a blow to the champions'
hopes of retaining their title.

Ibrahimovic appeared to say: "[I've] played 15 years I've never
seen a referee this s*** country. Don't even deserve PSG to be in
this country. F****** too good for all of you."

The former Barcelona and Inter man subsequently issued an
apology, stating that his words "were directed neither towards
France nor towards the French", but he could face punishment as his
outburst will be discussed at a disciplinary hearing on
Thursday.

Governing body LFP said in a statement on Monday: "In response
to the report from the officials, the LFP Disciplinary Commission
will investigate during its session on Thursday, March 19th the
comments made by Zlatan Ibrahimovic at the end of the game
Girondins de Bordeaux/Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1 Matchday
29)."

Ibrahimovic, who scored both PSG goals against Bordeaux, last
week said Chelsea players acted "like a lot of babies" after
surrounding the referee before he was sent off in his side's 2-2
UEFA Champions League draw at Stamford Bridge.